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What was Ellie’s career like?

Aged just 16, Ellie claimed Team GB's only medal at the European Youth Olympic Winter Festival in Erzurum, Turkey, in 2017 by bringing home a bronze.

The youngster was due to represent the UK again after being selected for the Junior World Championships in New Zealand.

It has been reported that Ellie was struggling for funds to train and compete since the sport costs a staggering £28,000 per year, with the young athlete on the hunt for a full commercial sponsorship to keep her on track to compete in the Olympics.